Renault Megane MOT Results
Registered in 201460.4% pass rate
from 7,595 tests in 2021
(77% worse than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Megane is unusually good or bad.
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13% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(110% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 6.6% fail on Stop lamp (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Headlamps
(110% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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2.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
(44% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.53% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
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0.53% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.53% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (39% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(87% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(88% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(88% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.13% fail on Horn
- 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.12% fail on
Position lamps
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.053% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.013% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.013% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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12% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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12% fail on
Transmission
(16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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12% fail on
Drive shafts
(17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 12% fail on Joints (17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.21% fail on
Prop shafts
(4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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12% fail on
Drive shafts
(17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Doors
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0.079% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.066% fail on Catch (71 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Door condition
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0.026% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.026% fail on Door condition
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0.026% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.026% fail on Catch (22 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.079% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.11% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.053% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Tank
- 0.013% fail on Hose
- 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.013% fail on System
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0.11% fail on
Body
- 0.092% fail on Other body component (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Panel
- 0.092% fail on Bumpers
- 0.053% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Seats
- 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.013% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.013% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.013% fail on Undertray
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12% fail on
Transmission
(16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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11% fail on
Suspension
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Springs
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Coil springs
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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5.1% fail on
Coil springs
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.026% fail on Linkage
- 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.013% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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1.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(24% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.75% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Other suspension component
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Ball joint
- 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.11% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
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5.2% fail on
Springs
(140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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8.5% fail on
Brakes
(99% worse than other 2014 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(89% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(34% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Brake pads (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Brake linings
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2.6% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Lever
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(34% worse than other 2014 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Brake performance
(170% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Service brake performance
(200% worse than other 2014 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
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2.6% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Parking brake performance
(180% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Rbt
(180% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.026% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.66% fail on
Rbt
(180% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(120% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.6% fail on
Service brake performance
(200% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.38% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(89% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.039% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.18% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Hand lever
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.12% fail on Lever
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0.066% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.053% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.013% fail on Valves
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0.039% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.026% fail on Rigid brake pipes (83% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.026% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.026% fail on Other components
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4.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(89% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Visibility
(31% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Wipers (60% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Washers
- 0.14% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.092% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.092% fail on Windscreen
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0.092% fail on
View to rear
- 0.092% fail on Mirrors
- 0.013% fail on Driver's view
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5.1% fail on
Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 2.3% fail on Condition
- 0.16% fail on Size/type
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3.1% fail on
Steering
(2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Steering linkage components
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Ball joint
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0.092% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.092% fail on Steering rack
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0.013% fail on
Power steering
- 0.013% fail on Other components
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3.0% fail on
Steering linkage components
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(27% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(26% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.039% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (83% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.013% fail on Oxygen sensor
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0.24% fail on
Spark ignition
(71% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
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0.80% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.013% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.013% fail on Sound deadening material
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0.013% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.013% fail on Other leaks
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1.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(26% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.28% fail on Condition
- 0.026% fail on Requirements
- 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
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0.33% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.21% fail on Attachment
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.25% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.25% fail on Registration plates